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E6902

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Elastin, soluble from human aorta

lyophilized powder

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CAS Number:
9007-58-3
EC Number:
232-701-4
MDL number:
MFCD02687373
UNSPSC Code:
12352202

biological source

human aorta

Quality Level

100

form

lyophilized powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

salt, free

UniProt accession no.

P15502

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C27H48N6O6/c1-9-17(6)23(32-24(36)19(13-15(2)3)30-18(7)34)26(38)29-14-21(35)31-22(16(4)5)27(39)33-12-10-11-20(33)25(37)28-8/h15-17,19-20,22-23H,9-14H2,1-8H3,(H,28,37)(H,29,38)(H,30,34)(H,31,35)(H,32,36)/t17-,19-,20-,22-,23-/m0/s1

InChI key

DPUYCSDGMSDKKV-MKBYFEBXSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ELN(2006)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Elastin, along with fibrillin, is responsible for the elastic properties of skin and arteries. Reported inhibitor of Clostridial collagenase.

Preparation Note

Prepared from E6777 using the method of Partrige, et al.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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E H Sage et al.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 79, 291-312 (1977-01-01)
The aortae of a number of vertebrates and invertebrates were tested for the presence of elastin to determine when this protein first appears phylogenetically. Using several criteria, including amino acid composition, presence of desmosines, and histological characteristics, we found that
Jinzhi Li et al.
BMC cancer, 20(1), 217-217 (2020-03-17)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common cancer and a leading cause of death worldwide. Extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins regulate tumor growth and development in CRC. Elastin (ELN) is a component of ECM proteins involved in the tumor microenvironment. However
The chemistry of connective tissues. 2. Soluble proteins derived from partial hydrolysis of elastin.
S M PARTRIDGE et al.
The Biochemical journal, 61(1), 11-21 (1955-09-01)
Aleksandra Kuzan et al.
Folia histochemica et cytobiologica, 59(1), 8-21 (2021-02-10)
Extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins have been associated with atherosclerotic complications, such as plaque rupture, calcification and aneurysm. It is not clear what role different types of collagen play in the pathomechanism of atherosclerosis. The aim of the study was to
Tony Collins et al.
Microbial cell factories, 12, 21-21 (2013-03-01)
Silk-elastin-like proteins (SELPs) combining the physicochemical and biological properties of silk and elastin have a high potential for use in the pharmaceutical, regenerative medicine and materials fields. Their development for use is however restrained by their production levels. Here we
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